{
  "id": 13705425,
  "title": "Petey Pablo set to perform at Spectrum Center for Hornets home opener",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/petey-pablo-set-to-perform-at-spectrum-center-for-hornets-home-opener",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T11:24:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/petey-pablo-set-perform-spectrum-112413669.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Grammy-nominated rapper Petey Pablo will take the stage for the halftime show during the Charlotte Hornets' 2026-27 home opener on October 23 at Spectrum Center. The matchup against the Atlanta Hawks is set to commence at 7 p.m.\n\nBorn in Greenville, North Carolina, Pablo has become a prominent figure in hip-hop from the Carolinas, having represented the state with his music for over two decades. Hits like \"Raise Up,\" \"Carolina Colors,\" and \"Vibrate\" have regularly accompanied sporting events in the region.\n\nEligible attendees of the home opener will receive an exclusive \"Raise Up\" t-shirt when entering the arena. To celebrate the occasion, the team and Pablo are collaborating on a limited-edition merchandise line, available for purchase at the Hornets Fan Shop inside Spectrum Center during the game night.\n\nLimited tickets for the Opening Night are still available on the team's official website. All non-nationally televised games will be accessible to the Charlotte area throughout the season on Channel 9 or TV64.",
  "summary": "Grammy-nominated rapper Petey Pablo will headline the halftime show for the Charlotte Hornets’ 2026–27 home opener on Oct. 23 at Spectrum Center.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}